How to Evaluate, Optimize and Minimize Waste Generation

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1 1 How to Evaluate, Optimize and Minimize Waste Generation Zero Waste Amy Solana Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

2 What is Net Zero Waste? 2 Reduce, reuse, and recover solid waste streams, converting them to valuable resources, with zero landfill over the course of a year. Biosolids are included. Hazardous waste is excluded. Waste can be recovered in a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, but byproducts (including ash) must ATTEMPT to be recycled.

3 Net Zero for Army Reserve : Army Net Zero Initiative NZ energy, water, and/or waste at Army installations, including - Fort Hunter Liggett (energy, waste) - Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (energy) - Fort Buchanan (water) 2013: Army Reserve Center Pilot Program NZ energy, water, AND waste at each site 10 Reserve Centers representing all regions and facility types 2014: Army Net Zero Policy Requires implementation of cost-effective NZ energy, water, and waste measures All permanent CONUS and OCONUS sites maintained or operated with Federal funds Army Reserve NZ objectives are in alignment with policy guidelines

4 Pilot Program Results Summary 4 83% average waste reduction/diversion potential from recommended measures

5 Net Zero Waste Results by Site 5

6 WTE and Reserve Center Locations 6

7 Common Waste Recommendations 7 Waste management program Establish a waste lead and diversion plan Communicate with and educate personnel Establish on-site waste diversion infrastructure Track progress Source reduction Electronic hand dryers in bathrooms (eliminate paper towels) Reusable utensils and dishes (if practical to run dishwasher) Diversion Recycling increase current recycling and partner with new companies for additional materials Composting small residential units typically sufficient Waste-to-energy Off-site, community WTE plants (insufficient waste for on-site plants) Additional opportunities Source assessment what materials are used on-site and thrown away Waste characterization what types of waste and how much end up in the dumpsters New diversion outlets identify other companies for diversion opportunities

8 8 Success Story Problem: American Samoa under boil water notice since 2010 due to E. coli detection Solution: UV filtration unit purchased, to be used with water buffalos (reusable water containers for soldiers) Savings: ~1,200 cases of bottled water annually (~$17,000/yr)

9 9 Pilot Program Outcome More data is needed! Developed recycling surveys Data from recycling profile surveys is helping Refine net zero assessment results Direct next steps in purchasing needed equipment Recycling equipment for 88 th RSC and 9 th MSC Funding being pursued Priority for NZ sites

10 What Can You Do? 10 Consider availability of on- and off-site waste diversion services Equipment donation Recycling Composting Waste-to-energy Identify operational opportunities Site personnel understand daily operations best What can be changed (purchase less packaging)? Behavioral changes are essential Pursue projects (refer to assessments) Obtain alternative sources/methods Look for opportunities in local community Volunteer organizations Partnering to develop larger, economic projects Identify additional sites to be evaluated for NZ waste potential

11 Net Zero Policy Implementation 11 Unfunded mandate Use improved management practices Use existing programs and resources and alternative financing Develop life-cycle cost analyses to show cost-effectiveness Utilize CEWWE results where available Report accurately SWARWeb used for ARIMD reporting requirements Take advantage of training provided in existing Energy/Water/Waste Managers Workshops Adapt net zero pilot best practices for site-specific use (Army and Army Reserve sites) Shared on monthly calls

12 Amy Solana Net Zero Lead, ARIMD Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (503)

13 BACKUP SLIDES 13

14 Official Army Net Zero Installation Policy 14 Army Directive February 2014 Requires implementation of cost-effective net zero energy, water, and waste measures Army Reserve net zero objectives are in alignment with policy guidelines Requires continual evaluation for new technologies / economics Requires gaining local, regional, national support Complements and exceeds existing reuse/reduction requirements Includes all permanent, CONUS and OCONUS Army Reserve facilities operated/maintained by Federal funds